What does NSCIM’s latest order say about AYUSH doctors? | Explained
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) clarified that qualified practitioners of traditional medicine in India cannot be labeled as 'quacks' or 'bogus doctors' solely for practicing Indian systems of medicine. This decision follows reports of harassment and defamatory campaigns against these practitioners, emphasizing their legal recognition under the NCISM Act, 2020. However, the circular does not equate ISM practitioners with MBBS doctors, as their authority to prescribe allopathic medicines varies by state laws.